Winery StavropoulosĒlis Merlot
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
The Ēlis Merlot of the Winery Stavropoulos is in the top 30 of wines of Ilia.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Ēlis Merlot of Winery Stavropoulos in the region of Peloponnesos often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Ēlis Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Ēlis Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Ēlis Merlot
The Ēlis Merlot of Winery Stavropoulos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stewed beef heart or rabbit with kriek and cherries.
Details and technical informations about Winery Stavropoulos's Ēlis Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ēlis Merlot from Winery Stavropoulos are 2012, 0, 2013
Informations about the Winery Stavropoulos
The Winery Stavropoulos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Ilia to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ilia
The wine region of Ilia is located in the region of Peloponnesos of Greece. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Christos Kokkalis or the Domaine Ktima Brintziki produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ilia are Assyrtiko, Merlot and Agiorgitiko, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ilia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, spices or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, tree fruit or vegetal.
The wine region of Peloponnesos
The Peloponnese Peninsula (Peloponnesus) is a large landform on the southern edge of continental Greece. Covered in mountains, rugged plateaus and valleys, the area has an abundance of mesoClimates and terroirs suitable for premium viticulture. Native Grape varieties such as Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero and Mavrodaphne are planted throughout the peninsula. They produce everything from fresh, minerally white wines to Rich, ageworthy reds.
The word of the wine: Generous
Full-bodied, rich and open wine, in principle with a good alcohol content but without excess (in this case the wine is said to be warm).
